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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
Sound Sense.

1t is proper for cities to pause in their
gallop of progress and consider the enter
prise and industries which their own
citizens are upbuilding. As a general
proposition we should defend and pro-
tect these, preferring them against the
world, especially where they are worthy.
The policy of sending away from your
town for what you can as we'll procure at
home is the Chinese policy right over,
and merits nothing but denunciation.
1t is suicidal for the ueoplet to try to build
up a town and give their patronage to
other cities, as st. Louis, Milwaukee,
Chicago, etc., when tho same kind of pro-
duct, of equal excellance,c can be obtained
right here. To build up u city, we
must all pull together, and stand Shout
der to shoulder in the enterprise.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01

WELL-DIGG1Ne in South Carolina and
Georgia Is attended with more or less
danger. Upon reaching a certain depth
the bottom falls out, and there isn't
enough clothesllnes in either state to
find out where 1t went to. The fear IL
EXPRESSED that both states may cave in.
If such q thing should happen, several
congressman who are now sustaining
Sparks in his assaults upon northwest
ern settlers and are otherwise engaged
in opposing the division and admission
Of Dakota would be without constituent
cies. Perhaps they would then come to
Dakota. Terrible thought (P. S.-We
hope the bottom won't drop of South
Carolina and Georgia.)
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
A Good Suggestion.


The Willard Leader, speaking Of Halls
"patent foreclosure process" and the pat
ent inside business generally, makes the
following sensible suggestion: "There
is but one legitimate way, that we can
see, out of this dilemma, and that is to
secure tho passage of a law which will
preclude the publication of foreclosures,
and other legal documents, in newspa-
pers printed and published under the
''ready-print" system; and the same law
should contain a clause that a newspaper
shall be regularly published and printed
in the county for at least six months be-
fore the publication of any legal notice
OF the proceedings of county COM
missioners shall be valid, except in cases
where the first paper is established. A
law ofthis character would prevent many
''snide" concerns springing up through
out the country, quilting the people out
of their money and gobbling the cream
Of the legal advertising, then ~suspending
their publications and skipping out to
new fields of operation. Let's hear from
you, Friend Hansbrough."
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
"Hell's Half Acre."

Mules Cry, Mont, Dec. 2S.-Sunday
afternoon Frank Smith fired At Clara
Chase, a fast woman with whom his
brother Albert was staying. The ball
passed through her right arm, and en-.
tering the body Of his brother killed the
latter instantly. Emma Richmond, an
inmate of the same house, and who at
the time was occupying a bed jointly
with AL Smith and the Chase woman,
was arrested, but committed suicide by
laudanum.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
The Northern Tier.

Special Correspondence Of the INrER.0csAN.I
BoDEN, Dec. 28-Miss Celia Snyder,
one of the bright scholars of the Devils
Lake school, spent Christmas here, the
guest Of her sister. Mrs. D. G. Duell.
Is it not well for all good men and
women to practice on the figure ~ New
Year will soon be on hand with its ap-
propriate motto, 'ring out the old, ring
in the new"
De Groat's old frozen cabbage Head"
has a very poor knowledge Of the geog.
raphy Of Ramsey county or else he
owns an interest in the budding city Of
Grand Hsrbor. The "eight miles of
level slipping" would bring the Boden
farmers direct to Devils Lake and not
to Grand Harbor. Under date Of the
18th he tays he hears the wagons on our
trail complaining" The fact is our
farmers haven't used their wagons since
Nov. 70 or whereabouts. and the wagons
didn't Kick or complain about it either.
Pursuant to a kindly invitation, the
many friends of Mr.. ard Mrs. James H.
Buhen gathered at Mr.. BIS residence on
Christmas v and passed a very pleas
ant and entertaining evening. At half
past seven o'clock a bountiful oyster
supper was served, and in connection
Herewith every edible that an epicu-
rian could desire. We cannot refrain
from making mention of the luxurious
growth of celery that made itself so con.
spicuous on the table, which fairly
groaned beneath its burdens Of the most
delicious and palatable food. This
celery would do credit to any of the
famous hotbeds Of New York state. I,
wa grown in MIR. Boden's cellar. Eve.
rybody seemed to do himself justice a,
the table mot excepting ou~rselves), for,
like the average Dakotan, they are pos.
sessed Of No. l hard appetite. After
supper the guests repaired to the spa
clOusa ana Well decorated parlOr and en-.
gagged in various indoor amusements
for the rest of the evening. We have
spent many a happy Christmas among
hosts Of friends and acquaintance, bu,
none could compare in merriment with
the one just spent. At late hour the
multitude dispersed and repaired ia
their respective homes, after showering
on the genial host and hostess wishes o,
"many a merry Chistmas." Among
those present whose names we happened
to catch were Mr.. and Mrs. D. G. Duell,
Miss Snyder, Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Maurer,
MI. and Mrs. A. R. Mcdonnell, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. G. Kennedy. Mr.. aud Mrs. J. F.
Garvey, and Rev. and Mrs.
BEEcHER.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01

The Free Lance is the title Of a new
Journal published ut Bottineau by Geo.
NJ. Sinclair. 1t Is a bright and ably edit
ed newspaper, we'll filled with local and
general information. Here Is an ex.
tract from the EDITORS salutatory, which
has no uncertain sound
/ believe that the principles Of the Re-
publican party generally as promulgat-
ed and acted upon by that party, as we'll
as the past record of the party, form the
best guaranty Of future good govern.
ment to every honest ma who loves
his country.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
Onto Ig.
Minneapolis Journal,

The Devils Lake INTER. OCEAN re-
marks that zig. Donnelly is advocating
a bridge over Red river at Grand Forks
and then exclaims in alarm !: "Great
Scott! Is Donnelly coming to Dakota?'
You needn't look for him till the legis-
lature %adjourns. There's . prospect for
too much fun at St. Paul this winter for
him to leave just now. But it wouldn't
be bad idea for Nj. Donnelly to make
q new start in Dakota. Perhaps they
don't know his politics out there as well
as we do here IN Minnesota,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
NEW COUNTY GOVERNMENT.

The new board of county commits
sioners-consisting Of Chas. A. Currier,
John Barton, James Mccormick, Ed.
ward Lohnes and William r. Mahood-
will hold its first meeting on Monday
next. The first business of the board
will be the election Of a permanent
chairman. Fixing the price of and
granting applications for liquor licenses
will be an important feature of the meet
ing. There are eighteen or twenty sa-
looms in the county. Examining and
accepting the bonds of the new county
officers and settling with the retiring
county treasurer will be a part Of the
business of the meeting.
We believe it will be the aim of the
new government to administer tn Q
affairs Of the county economically and
judiciously. The new officers were
chosen upon the strong basis of ire
trenchment and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT re-
trcnchment and reform was shown to
be necessary. We believe the people Of
Ramsey county would like to see their
warrants brought up to a par standard.
There appears to be III good reason why
this cannot be done in due time. We
have a large county and a rich one.
There will be III increase Of population
and wealth if taxation is kept down.
The county has not yet outgrown the
disadvantages under which all new coun-
ties have labored. but the period is near
at hand when we may begin to aspire,
like all infants, to "stand alone"
Outstanding warrants should be re-
deemed rs fast rs possible. That is the
purpose for which taxes are levied ; and
if there is any other process whereby
the running expenses of the county car
be reduced by wholesome and j~ud,cious
legislation on the part of the board, such
process and legislation should be forth
coming and we believe it will.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
Webster Whispers.

Special Correspondence Of the INrER-OcEAN.
WEBSTER, Dec. Give beg to differ
with Cabbage Head" "Potatoo Bios
som" quietly developed into All early
Rose' which upon coming to the surface
was found to be in Webster. However,
we hope our vegetable brother will call
again upon the INTER-OCEAN.
Kelly Bros. have slain some seventy
'~'porkers" this winter. There are sey-
eral large, well-stocked farms in our
town, the Kelly farm Icing one.
Mr.. Kahn has returned from Red Lake
pinery having found work for two men
and four teams. Messrs. Champman
and Sorrenson will start soon to fill the
contract.
Mrs. C%hapnan's health is gradually
improving. Her mother, Mrs, Osborne.
a very estimable old lady, is spending
the winter with Miss Averill.
Last weeks trade made our merchant
smile. That's right, friends, patronize
home industry.
Hero is mathematical problem that
went the rounds of the neighborhood a
few years ago when WI attended school.
Two ships start at the same point and take
the same line to cross the ocean. One
sails at the rate of five and the other ten
miles an hour. When tho fast sailing
vessel reaches port she turns to meet the
other. What part of the distance has the
slow vessel sailed when hailed by the re-
A.-- ca--aS 49, -.
furnish the correct solution we will solve
their problem, 'How to make bread"
We were pleased to note that Mrs.
Camp put out one of Sparksy's eyes. If
he cancels u Hermitage we shall go
right to Washington to deprive him of
the other; aud then see If he wouldn't
sympathize with the poor widows and
orphans. EARLY ROSE.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01

The Grand Forks Herald holiday edi.
ton. besides being replete with facts
and figures showing the growth of the
Red river metropolis, is ~profusely illus.
trated with views Of important buildings
and scenes. It Is a valuable number,
and . splendid advertisement Of the
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
Death of Ada Mclean.

On the 2lst inst. q cloud Of sorrow was
cast w u little community by the
death of Miss Ada Mclean, who was en-
deared to US all nv her kind manners,
loving disposition and refined accom-
plishments; and although she had only
lived among us since last spring, she
lived long enough to enshrine herself In
the hearts of US all. and when with ten
derness and love she was laid to rest on
the I'D of December it found the whole
community mourners at her tomb. We
will always hold her in fond remem-
brance.
Miss Ada was born In Michigan in
1861. Her parents shortly after removed
to South Finch. Ontario. where she was
reared and educated. Four years ago
she left the home of her childhood and
came west to Winnipeg and st. Vincent,
where she taught school and gave music
lessons, and made many warm friends.
In 1885 she went to Alexandria, MIMI,
whore she was employed as organist in
the Baptist church until her removal to
Bartlett in April last, where she has
since resided. About two months ago
she contracted a v cold that termin-
ated her life. All that kind friends could
do to ave a life that was 81 full Of buoy
ant hopes and bright promises for the
future was OF no avail, and she drew near
to that eternal river we all must some
day cross, with cheerful resignation. and
when the angel came, without a murmur,
she took the proffered hand and closed
her eyes on all she loved on earth. and
assured her friends that the angels Of
Gods mercy would guide her safely to
the other shore. where friends and loved
ones meet to part no more. She leaves
q kind mother, a devoted brother and q
large circle of warm friends who have
the heartfelt sympathy of all in their
deep sorrow. r.
BARTLETT, Dec. 80, 1885.
Tho ftful dream Of life IL DER,
Aud God has called tho dreamer home,
Where she shall wake to sleep no more,
But ever in fair pastures roam.
We must not weep for sister dear,
Nor wish her here On cath again,
For she vii still our pathway cheer,
Though far beyond the sight Of mon.
Oh, blessed 10 the light of heaven,
And gracious 10 the Fathers love;
To her . beauteous home 10 given,
To dwell in peace with him above.
And sing the songs Of triumph there,
And wear y rUbs Of spotlsss white,
To meet and love the angels fair,
And see the Sayiour's glory bright.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
BUSINESS NOTES.

Fresh oysters at Maurfce's. 28tf
Oysters served at Christenson's. 24tl
Bring your county and school warrants
to Eaton & Higbee. 3l-tf
Girl wanted for general homework.
Apply to Alex Walker. 38-tf
Don't sell your Ramsey county war
rants until you see A. o. Whipple. AZ
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
Answers to Correspondents.

w. H. S.-Your suggestion as to care
In the sale of poison is excellent. The
new remedy-Red Star Cough Cure
contains no poison and can be given with
safety to Indians. Health officials Of
Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Baltimore
endorse it as q most wonderful cure. It
cost only Is cents.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01

GRAND MASTER PowDERLY has issued
an order ~forbidding the knights Of labor
voting money for the defense Of the
condemned Chicago anarchists. This
is craftsmanship.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01

"Let me write the ballads of a nation,"
said a wise man, '.and I care not who
makes its laws" This is true, and it
may also be said that the discovery of st.
Jacobs Oil-the conquerer of pain, has
finding Of q comet.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
Estray,

A two and q half or three year old COW.
red and white. or speckled, quite red
about the neck, came to my place, on
sec. IS, lots 2 and 8, town l53, range "a
west, in July last. Owner will please
call, pay charges and take her away.
413t E. e. HEERMAN.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
For Sale.

Three good horses, one wagon and .
set andhalf Of harness. Liberal terms
with good security. Horses can be seen
ut Robt. Cairns stable.
sssf G. b. HUNTER,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
Z. Register.
Smith 4 Wilder, Attorneys. 4l-46

Land Odice At Devils Lake, OAK, Dec "a, 1886 -
Complaint having been entered at this Office BY Rich.
his Homestead entry Nc lO17, dated March Is, lysS,
upon the WI of the nsH and nwN of the ssh, section
~, township l64, range a, n Ramsey county, Dakoh,
with Y view " tn. cancellation Of said entry; tho saii
parties are hereby mon to appear u this once
On the 10th day Of February, 1887, ct " o'clock, . q,
" respond and furnish testimony oonosrnins Aid a.
legged absndoumsat.
" " wishsrt, Attorney. N4S
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
Wanted.

Thirty men to chop cord wood. In,
quire OF John w. Maher.
II QApRoD 81. LOCKE.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
Sheep for Sale.

Sheep for Sale.
We have just shipped in $50 fine bucks
and ewes, 100 of which we will keep for
breeding purposes. The remainder we
will sell in large or small lots.
S2tf BENHAM IL GARBuTT.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
Cigar Factory.

Cigar Factory.
Manufactures all grades Of cigars.
Wholesale and retail. VIM. Dushek,
proprietor, Deyils Lake, Oak.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE COUNTY AND CITY

The bonded indebtedness of the terri.
tory will not reach 81 per capita of its
population.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-01-01
Girl Wanted.

A. good dining room girl wanted i'm.
mediatsly At Psrker's hotel, Minot. 4ltf.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-08

The Halifax Herald takes very low view
of the Congress of the United States.
NEARLY everything" it declares, ION which
they are called upon to leglslate, is mere
pawn on the board at which the two factions
are playing for power and peif." If one must
to see real genuine patriotism, complete self
abnegation for the public welfare, he must,
we suppose, visit the Dominion Parliament
at Ottawa, where the members vie with one
another in efforts to pour money into the
Golfers of the Canadian Pacific railroad; sad
die the country with huge debt in time of
profound peace; and legislate SC notorious
ly in favor of the western provinces at the
expense Of the eastern, that one at least OF
the latter has been struggling, and is still
struggling, to escape from the union.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-08

President Cleveland's labored argument in
behalf Of free trade, is supplemented by an
argrInent of the same sort from Secretary
Fan slild. The Secretary's is less elaborate
but it agrees in all essential points with the
Presidents. Mr.. Fairchild wants all the
needed reductions of revenue made by cut
ting down the tariff on imports, and though
he does not specify the articles on which
the cut should be made it is clear enough
that he, like his chief, wants to get at the
protective system. If there have been doubts
heretofore concerning the tariff policy of the
administration, the message of the President
and the report of the Treasury have entirely
removed them. All the free trade organs in
America and England recognize in the Presi-
dents message an argument for tariff Tor
revenue only, and do not attempt to conceal
their delight. The New York Evening Post,
for instance, tells Mr.. Randall and his pro-
lection allies that there is mo more room for
then in party that sustains Mr.. Cleveland"
II tells them the truth too. Ii the Demo-
cratic party adopt the policy Of the Presi-
dents message Mr.. Randall cannot stay in
IL without surrendering his convictions on
question of vital Importance to the American
people.
But unless the Democratic party has sud
denly become a more courageous party than
it has been since the war it will not adopt
the administrations policy. For the past
twenty years it has been lodging about
thither and thither, modifying, and II Deed
be, surrendering its convictions on the most
vital questions in the hope of catching votes.
1t has had no principles which it was not
willing to trade off for the one thing needfnl
to put 1t in possession of the national govern
ment 1t has been all things to all men. 1t
has championed hard money and soft money,
gold and silver, free trade and protection
and been guilty of all these inconsistencies
too at the same time. That this party which
has thus been lodging about is going sud
denly to accept bold and straightforward
policy on vital issue is extremely improba-
BILE.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-08

The Supreme Court decision in the Kansas
prohibition cases is believed. and with good
reason, to foreshadow decision in favor of
the right of the State to forbid the sale of
liquors by the importer in the original pack
ages. Indeed in the light of this decision
the chances of denial of that right are so
few, that if the Supreme court of Maine adj
mts the right Mr.. Michael Burns will not
probably deem it worth while to appeal.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-08

The Argus is rather late in its defence of
the President for recommending to the peo-
pie of New York man who was an intimate
of Tweed and obtained a loan from him
while he was on trial for grand larceny, and
who when sued on gambling debt plead
that gambling was immoral as proper per-
son to prosecute thieves and gamblers and
sboodlers." MIR. Cleveland's warmest sup
porters among the New York press had no
defence to offer for the performance, but on
the contrary condemned it. Later they at
tempted to palliate it somewhat by alleging
that the President. did not intend his letter
to be made public. Perhaps the Argus does
as well as anybody could under the circum-
stances, but it would have been wiser
to keep still and not revive the recollec-
ton OF one of the most scandalous acts Mr..
Cleveland has been guilty of since he became
President.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-08

The public will read with deep regret the
report of our Augusta correspondent this
morning that the illness Of Gov. Bodweli is
much mere serious than has generally been
supposed. He is suffering from neuralgia of
the heart and one of his lungs is congested.
There is evidently cause for anxiety in re-
gard to the result.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-08

Secretary Fairchild in his report discusses
at considerable length the silver question.
and points out the dangers threatened by
the continued coinage Of silver dollars be-
yond the needs of the country. The Secre-
tary renews the recommendation that power
be given him to suspend the coinage at his
discretion. There is little likelihood that
any attention will be paid to his advice.
Three years ago the President urged the
Democratic House to DO something of this
kind, but it paid no attention to him.
Since then several attempts have been made
to change the law, but without success.
There is no reason to believe that the pres
emit House is less daft on silver than its re-
cent predecessors.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-08

s'Tim" Campbell, the hoodlum Congress-
man from New York, was the most honored
Of the men who took their seats in the House
on Monday so far as floral decorations were
concerned. On his desk was an immense
horseshoe, between the heelcorks of which
hung an enormous horn of plenty, while the
top was surrounded by big star The
whole structure stood about seven feet high
and completely screened Tim" from the
gaze of his colleagues. floral legend on
the horseshoe indicated that the piece was a
manifestation of the taste and affection of
the Oriental Club, of New York. Probably
this is the only distinction that Mr.. Camp
bell viii get this session, unless he makes
mistake and votes on the wrong side.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-08

Congressman Millilzen thinks that the in
ternal revenue taxes should be retained and
the surplus disposed of by cutting down the
tariff, which he believes can be done without
Gripping wool growing or any other i'm
portant industry. We imagine that if Mr..
Milliken should undertake to prepare bill
to accomplish that he would meet with a
good many difficulties that he does not now
anticipate.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-08

The suggestion made by correspondent
of the Advertiser and endorsed by CORE
spondent Of the Press, that instead of
erecting monument in Market Square, Old
City Hall be remodeled and converted into a
memorial hall. deserves serious considera-
afion
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-08

Senator Frye expresses the opinion that
the fishery negotiations will result in moth
ing; so does Congressman Dingley; so does
Gen. Coggswell and so also soto voce does
the Hon. Joseph Chamberlain. The latest
story is that some sort of an arrangement in
volving bounty ON fish is being concocted.
One can easily imagine how proposition to
give bounty on fish or anything else would
fare in Democratic House.
The Portland daily press., 1887-12-08

1t did not take the Senate committee long
to satisfy themselves in regard to the right
full owner Of the contested seat from West
Virginia. Faulkner's claim was unanimous
ly sustained. When Turpie's case comes up
there will not be such plain sailing